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Mourning Dove

Zenaida macroura

Photo by glbnoah109
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Field Notes

Description:

The dove is approximately 12 inches long. The head is rounded. Its tail is long and tapered. The wings have black spottings.

Habitat:

The dove is feeding in an open filed near to a tree area with a running stream. The dove likes to nest in the protection of a forested area with thorny plants and trees.

Reference Links:

http://fieldguides.eol.org/fguides/fieldguide-view.php?guidekey=824&eol_id=1050…, Mourning Dove

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